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Sunday, May 6, 2012

My running "Must Have"

What is your favorite running “thing”? Something that you either HAVE to have for every run or race, or something you don’t always have or use, but look forward to eating/using/wearing before, during or after a run. Maybe it completely changed your running, or is something you just really like. It can be something you wear, something you eat, something you use (in reality or digitally), etc, but it has to be a thing.

My favorite running "thing" is my Border collie, CB. The past few weeks we've logged well over 50 miles on the lakefront (I think he needs a daily mile account to keep track). He now has his ownDaily Mile account. I love his enthusiasm- he is ALWAYS ready for a run. He trots along on the path, prances like a deer in the grass, jumps up on the higher wall portions to be closer to my height around the Shedd Aquarium, and !SQUIRREL! sprints to chase squirrels or pigeons (he knows better than to mess with the Canadian Geese).

Running with him the last few weeks has given me so much happiness that I'm constantly thinking about our next run together- i'm sure he is thinking the same.

Love it love it love it!!! I especially love the first picture of CB, he looks so happy! If I had a companion like CB to run with, I couldn't help but be motivated. How could you NOT want to go running when you've got a bundle of joy like that?!?

Love it love it love it!!! I especially love the first picture of CB, he looks so happy! If I had a companion like CB to run with, I couldn't help but be motivated. How could you NOT want to go running when you've got a bundle of joy like that?!?

My Aussie is my favorite "running thing"!! She likes to run a little bit ahead of me and give me the "why are you going so slow" look. Then when we are headed towards home and she lags behind (seriously, she could run all day), I turn around and give her the same look. She and CB should be friends :)

Introduction

Greetings! I'm Xaarlin, and live in Chicago with my husband and border collie dog, CB. I am an accountant by day and enjoy running, discovering new craft beers, learning Portuguese, eating/cooking delicious foods and spending time with my family when off the clock. I use this space to talk about life, running, and anything else that interests me. Mikkeller Run Club Chicago Captain. Untappd:Xaarlin